Category Archives: Media

Um. Not that I’m excited, or anything. Thanks to my publicist (I mean, really, “my publicist.” Never figured to hear myself say that) and to everyone who worked on it. It is here. Never had one of these before. I … Continue reading →

In 1981, Hill Street Blues went on the air, and the soap opera met the drama and nothing was the same again. The difference was the story arc: TV dramas no longer automatically reset to zero at the end of … Continue reading →

Earlier today, I was skimming Facebook (I know, bad idea) and I came across that, “People are stupid” thing again. Of course, it’s true, people are stupid. That’s why writers like Neil Gaiman who assume an audience of smart people … Continue reading →

I’ve been reading a great deal today about victim shaming in the coverage of the outcome of the Steubenville rape case. Apparently much or all of the mainstream media concentrated on the boys who were convicted of the rape, and … Continue reading →

I just finished watching season 3 of Boardwalk Empire. I rather liked the first two seasons. It’s an era that interests me, I’ve always liked Steve Buscemi, and the writing seemed fairly intelligent. I don’t know what happened this season. … Continue reading →